A nurse is assessing a patient with a nursing diagnosis of impaired verbal communication. What is the lowest number of defining characteristics for this diagnosis?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
ANS: A
If one or more of the defining characteristics is present, a nursing diagnosis of impaired verbal communication can be determined.
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